My eye is so much thinner than the other(tissue around the eye). The eyelid space is smaller makes eye look elongated than other

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Only with sleep that is longer than 7 hours that fixes this problem That is not healthy i tried applying moisturizers but it doesnt fix it. Only long sleep does. What is this condition it is not ptosis though crease eye shape and eyelid space is much different than the normal one It is basically smaller with thin skin, and elongated. The other one is round normal eye. If i wanna look (***slightly **surprised**) the other eye is normal but this eye shows all three whites i mean above the iris

James R. Gordon, MD, FACS, FAAO · Answer

Thank you for the question. It is not clear what you are experiencing without a photo or in-person examination. Typically, any eyelid issue that corrects itself with sleep is not a surgical candidate. If surgery is performed, then when you get enough sleep you will look over-corrected. You need a consultation with an Oculoplastic Surgeon. Good luck.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

You may have a subtle form of ptosis.  It could be something else.  Without a photo, it is hard to guess what you have going on.  Obviously if you are motivated, a consultation would answer your concerns.

Tracy E. McCall, MD · Answer

There is that saying about a picture being worth a thousand words. That is truly applicable here. Take a set of pictures documenting the issue and go see your doctor. Your primary care physician should be able to direct you to an appropriate practitioner. There are some medical problems that can cause some of these issues.

My eye is so much thinner than the other(tissue around the eye). The eyelid space is smaller makes eye look elongated than other

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